South Florida is home to top prep football areas and has sent five schools to the state finals, capturing three titles. SBLive Sports Florida is recognizing the top coaches in South Florida, asking readers to vote for the South Florida football Coach of the Year among 12 nominees, including those from Monarch, Columbus, St. Thomas Aquinas, Miami Norland, Chaminade-Madonna, NS University, Western, Coconut Creek, American Heritage, Homestead, Westminster Academy, and Archbishop Carroll.

By the Numbers
  • Monarch finished the season 11-3, reaching the Class 4M state semifinals.
  • Columbus executed a masterful gameplan in the Class 4M state championship, capping a 13-2 season with a title.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas won the Class 3M state finals, setting a state record with five straight championships.
  • Miami Norland finished 14-1, ending Miami Central’s bid for a fifth straight state title.
  • Chaminade-Madonna finished 14-0, dominating Class 1M and winning their third state title in a row.
  • NS University had a great season, going 9-1.
  • Western finished with a 9-4 record, showing improvement throughout the season.
  • Coconut Creek finished 10-3, reaching the state playoffs.
  • American Heritage finished 10-2, advancing to the Class 2M semifinals.
  • Homestead ended with a 12-2 record, reaching the Class 3M title game.
  • Westminster Academy had a strong season, going 9-2 and reaching the SSAC State Championship game.
  • Archbishop Carroll finished 11-2, advancing in the Class 1M state playoffs to their first state semifinals since 2007.